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Pre-purchase roof survey in Great Haseley, Oxfordshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Great Haseley, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Haseley
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Great Haseley
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. We survey gutters and downpipes, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat extension roof and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging.
Being in a small place like Great Haseley makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Great Haseley (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Great Haseley
Is Great Haseley in the area you cover?
Yes, Great Haseley is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Great Haseley is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked, as far as we can see them safely.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a small place like Great Haseley, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Great Haseley: local notes
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Garsington Manor, about 3.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Haseley. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Great Haseley is about 5 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Great Haseley and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Great Haseley is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in OX44 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Rectory Road, Horse Close Cottages and Back Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Great Haseley: Great Milton (1 mile north-west), Milton Common (1 mile north-east), Tiddington (2 miles north), Albury (2 miles north-east) and Draycott (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south-west), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (5 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Great Haseley
In Great Haseley, that means homes and buildings near The Plough Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Great Haseley include Wells Farm.